Requesting Medical & Religious Exceptions

Exceptions may be granted in limited circumstances for: 

Medical reasons 

• An exception to the requirements for immunizations may be granted for certain medical reasons. 
• JHU students must submit a request for Vaccine Medical Exception through MyHealth Portal.
• The Medical Exception request form can be found in the Optional Form Section on the portal. 
• Note: Upload the Medical Exception request form completed by your medical provider here. Student health will review it within 10 business days and determine whether it is approved (it may take longer during peak submission times). Please allow extra time for this review process when submitting your documentation. 

Religious reasons  

• Religious exceptions can be requested from The Office of Institutional Equity (“OIE”) here. 
• Once approved by OIE, students should submit the approved exception documentation to MyHealth Portal  
• The approved exception document should be uploaded in the Optional Form Section on the portal.
• Note: Upload only the approved exception document from OIE here. Student health does not review or approve religious exceptions.